Poppenreuth in Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Stadttheater
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City Theater

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

1. Stadttheater / City Theater Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

1902 von den Wiener Architekten Ferdinand Fellner und Hermann Helmer im neubarocken Stil erbaut. Innenausstattung Neurokoko

(Built in 1902 by the Viennese architects Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer in the Neo-Baroque style. Interior furnishings: Neo-Rococo.)

Erected by Stadt Fürth.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 49° 28.518′ N, 10° 59.494′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Poppenreuth. It is on Königstraße near Hallstraße, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Königstraße 116, Fürth BY 90762, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Feuerwache / Fire Station (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line);

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Professor Jakob Henle (about 210 meters away); Dr. Jakob Schönberg (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Alfred Nathan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Rathaus / City Hall (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ehemalige Sparkasse / Former Savings Bank (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wilhelm Königswarter (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); König-Ludwig-II.-Brunnen / King Ludwig II Fountain (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.

Also see . . . Stadttheater Fürth (Wikipedia). Excerpt (in translation):

The Fürth City Theatre stands in the city center of Fürth, between the Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) and the town hall. It was built in 1901–1902 according to plans by the Viennese architectural firm Fellner & Helmer in the Neo-Baroque style. The interior design follows the Neo-Rococo style. The theatre seats approximately 730 people, distributed across three levels: the stalls, the first balcony, and the boxes on the second balcony.

The architects were originally commissioned to design and build a Schiller Theatre in Czernowitz (now in Ukraine). However, construction there was postponed due to funding
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

2. Stadttheater / City Theater and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the right of the theater entrance.
problems. The architects then temporarily used the plans for the Fürth Theatre. Construction in Czernowitz was finally completed between 1904 and 1905, with the main difference being the facade materials. Thus, the two cities have almost identical theatres.

(Submitted on February 22, 2026.)

Stadttheater / City Theater image. Click for full size.

circa 1920

3. Stadttheater / City Theater

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

Stadttheater⎯⎯⎯City Theater

Stadttheater
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City Theater